Gloucester City High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Gloucester City, NJ)

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CLASS HISTORY Life began when we were Freshmen. New schedules, new teachers, and new friends were among the more exciting things of our first year. Our neighbors to the south (Brook- lawn and Westville) provided much amusement as they searched for unheard of rooms in the building. As the year drew to a close we had a hay ride, long to be remembered by all. Our first act as Sophomores was to elect officers. Thomas Houseknecht took the office of President and John Powell the Vice-President. Juergen Dubinsky became Secretary and Doris Stuhl, Treasurer. Under this capable leadership we sponsored our Rainbow Dance closing a year of fun. With the opening of our Junior year, we again elected officers. Thomas House- knecht retained the Presidency, with Howard Sooy as Vice-President. Doris Stuhl was elected Secretary and Wendellyn Sooy, Treasurer. Just after Christmas we began work on our Valentine Dance, a very gala affair. We raised quite a sum of money, with which we gave the Senior's a Prom. Many compliments were received and a good time was had by all. And then, before we realized it, we were Seniors! The long awaited position had finally been acquired. Thomas Houseknecht was elected President for the third con- tecutive year, due to his leadership and ability. James MacDermott was chosen as Vice-President, with Anna Dutcher as Secretary and Howard Sooy, Treasurer. Early in the year we decided to give a Victory Dance on Thanksgiving, in honor of the foot- ball team. Awards were made to the outstanding players of the day. About this time the Yearbook Staff was organized, with Davis Breckenridge as Editor-in-Chief. With full cooperation from all sides, the yearbook proved to be one of the best ever published. Our Senior Play, Janie, took place in January, with a large number of the class participating. Well-chosen characters, excellent directing and plenty of talent made the play a big success. With the Washington trip in mind, we sponsored another dance, which made a very favorable impression. The peak of our activities was reached with the Washington trip. We were the first class to make this trip since the war and we spent three most exciting days. Returning in high spirits, we attended the Prom and had a gay evening. Then came the fun and laughter of class night. The thrill of Graduation filled us with joy as we realized what had been attained. As the curtains close on this phase of our lives, we look back upon many pleasant memories, and forward toward attaining our goal.

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WILLIAM B. WEBB. JR. 212 Bergen Street. Brooklawn 'Bill Science and Engineering Bill is studious and serious, the prime requisites of the embryo scientist. Football I. 2. 3. 4: Senior Play. Goal: To be an Aeronautical Engineer. Hobby: Model airplanes. Saying: “Hey Buddie. RUTH EATON WHITE 938 Paul Street 'Whitie College Entrance in Arts The foundation of perpetual fun. like- able and loads of personality, that’s our Whitie. Four basketball seasons with- out a floor burn. What a girl! Hockey I. 2. 3. 4; Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; Yearbook: Newspaper: Senior Play; Dance Committee 3. 4; Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4: Music Appreciation. Goal: To be a teacher. Hobby: Going to Cramer's house. Saying: Oh. God. PRIVATE EDWARD ZDON U. S. Army Air Corps Keesler Field. Miss. Eddie Commercial Eddie. the first of our fellows who went into the service, had a rather re- served manner while in school. Eddie may be remembered for his grand play- ing of the accordion. GOOD LUCK. ‘EDDIE.’ Hobby: Playing an accordion. Aim: To work tor some business or op- erate a business of my own. Familiar Saying: Holy smokes.

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CLASS WILL We, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-six of Gloucester City High School, of the City of Gloucester, County of Camden, in the State of New Jersey, being of sound mind and memory, and in full possession of our facul- ties, depart regretfully and with profound sorrow from our much loved and respected Alma Mater. We hereby, legally and officially, make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament: To Dot Burleigh, MARY HUSTED donates a few of her inches . . . Esther Brown receives FLOSSIE MACULLAR'S well groomed locks . . . Dave Dornisch is the lucky recipient of BILL LEONARD'S smooth way with the women . . . JEAN HALLOWELL'S petite figure goes to May Roscoe . . . JOE SYKES lovingly leaves his heart to Betty O'Donald . . . ALICE HEWITT’S quiet ways are left to Patsy Montelpare whom we know will make good use of them . . . Joan Thomas steps into ELAINE ALBERTSON'S place as captain of the cheer- leading squad . . . LOUISE KOYKKA has graciously consented to leave her modest ways and quick blush to Dotty Hammon . . . Virginia Carter may help herself to SUE DUTCHER S gift of gab . . . Theresa Keller is left with JOANNE CROUTHAMEL'S sweet disposition . . . BRELAND SMITH’S slim figure is bestowed upon Jim Dawson ... To all Juniors go GEORGE FUNK’S cheery good morning!'' . . . PEG SCHULER'S calm manner is bequeathed to Shirley Brown . . . JIMMY MORRISON cheer- fully wills his seat on the bus to Bill Daley . . . Kitty Cain is the recipient of JACOUELINE SEITZINGER'S debbish air . . . To Jim Evans goes a small portion of BILL RICHWINE'S boisterousness . . . RUTH WHITE'S giggles are for Jacqueline Ledden . . . Caroiyn Dailey is the recipient of STANLEY LEWIS' cute dimples . . . LOUISE HENKEL'S corny jokes are donated to Edward Kohler . . . Elsie Goldy is heir to RAY BURR'S freckles . . . MARION FALLS leaves her love for Bunny to Olive Unger ... To Bill Rad- ford, JOE MULLIN leaves his ability to act, though we see he has already made use of it . . . Jackie Hobbs is the heir to JEAN HOBBS' walk to school . . . The Seniors will their cars to Earle Moon . . . MAE McCLEAVE donates her Hawaiian rhythm to Louise McGovern . . . WILMA CUNARD bestows her big, brown eyes upon Ben Foster . . . Ethel Hess is the recipient of HELEN BALDWIN'S naturally curly hair . . . GLADYS ALEX leaves her accent to Alice Battersby . . . RALPH BAKER'S laughing, devilish eyes are bequeathed to Bill Bolt . . . PEARL SCHWARTZ gives her marks in shorthand to Lillian Pryzwara . . . To Bill Propert goes DAVE BRECKENRIDGE'S work for G. H. S. . . . Elaine Purzcki is the heir to ANNAMAE KIELBASINSKI'S alphabetic name . . . BARBARA CAIN'S absence in gym class is willed to Mary Huohes . . . JUANITA STRAUBE'S ability to write surprise-ending stories is left to Jean Mertz . . . Mary Jane Rapelyea gains JOE CERRONE’S sweet, friendly smile . . . JACK CORCORAN'S name and reputation as Molenkov is willed to Bill Flynn . . . Edwin Quigley is to retain HELEN CRAMER'S art ability . . . WENDELLYN SOOY S sociability is bequeathed to Virginia Painter ... Jo Osier is to be gifted with JANE MOLT S devilish ways . . . STANLEY LEWIS' tardiness is left to some unsuspecting Junior . . . ADA McKINNEY'S knack for telling tall stories is for Betty Loper . . . JIM MUIR'S colorful array of bow ties is left to William Addis . . . Elaine Weiner is the heir to ELAINE ALBERTSON S dainty ways . . . JACK LOWE S sharp